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3 =========================
3 =========================
4 Contributing to Kallithea
4 Contributing to Kallithea
5 =========================
5 =========================
6
6
7 Kallithea is developed and maintained by its users. Please join us and scratch
7 Kallithea is developed and maintained by its users. Please join us and scratch
8 your own itch.
8 your own itch.
9
9
10
10
11 Infrastructure
11 Infrastructure
12 --------------
12 --------------
13
13
14 The main repository is hosted on Our Own Kallithea (aka OOK) at
14 The main repository is hosted on Our Own Kallithea (aka OOK) at
15 https://kallithea-scm.org/repos/kallithea/, our self-hosted instance
15 https://kallithea-scm.org/repos/kallithea/, our self-hosted instance
16 of Kallithea.
16 of Kallithea.
17
17
18 For now, we use Bitbucket_ for `pull requests`_ and `issue tracking`_. The
18 For now, we use Bitbucket_ for `pull requests`_ and `issue tracking`_. The
19 issue tracker is for tracking bugs, not for support, discussion, or ideas --
19 issue tracker is for tracking bugs, not for support, discussion, or ideas --
20 please use the `mailing list`_ or :ref:`IRC <readme>` to reach the community.
20 please use the `mailing list`_ or :ref:`IRC <readme>` to reach the community.
21
21
22 We use Weblate_ to translate the user interface messages into languages other
22 We use Weblate_ to translate the user interface messages into languages other
23 than English. Join our project on `Hosted Weblate`_ to help us.
23 than English. Join our project on `Hosted Weblate`_ to help us.
24 To register, you can use your Bitbucket or GitHub account. See :ref:`translations`
24 To register, you can use your Bitbucket or GitHub account. See :ref:`translations`
25 for more details.
25 for more details.
26
26
27
27
28 Getting started
28 Getting started
29 ---------------
29 ---------------
30
30
31 To get started with Kallithea development::
31 To get started with Kallithea development::
32
32
33 hg clone https://kallithea-scm.org/repos/kallithea
33 hg clone https://kallithea-scm.org/repos/kallithea
34 cd kallithea
34 cd kallithea
35 virtualenv ../kallithea-venv
35 virtualenv ../kallithea-venv
36 source ../kallithea-venv/bin/activate
36 source ../kallithea-venv/bin/activate
37 pip install --upgrade pip setuptools
37 pip install --upgrade pip setuptools
38 pip install --upgrade -e . -r dev_requirements.txt
38 pip install --upgrade -e . -r dev_requirements.txt python-ldap python-pam
39 kallithea-cli config-create my.ini
39 kallithea-cli config-create my.ini
40 kallithea-cli db-create -c my.ini --user=user --email=user@example.com --password=password --repos=/tmp
40 kallithea-cli db-create -c my.ini --user=user --email=user@example.com --password=password --repos=/tmp
41 kallithea-cli front-end-build
41 kallithea-cli front-end-build
42 gearbox serve -c my.ini --reload &
42 gearbox serve -c my.ini --reload &
43 firefox http://127.0.0.1:5000/
43 firefox http://127.0.0.1:5000/
44
44
45 If you plan to use Bitbucket_ for sending contributions, you can also fork
45 If you plan to use Bitbucket_ for sending contributions, you can also fork
46 Kallithea on Bitbucket_ first (https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea) and
46 Kallithea on Bitbucket_ first (https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea) and
47 then replace the clone step above by a clone of your fork. In this case, please
47 then replace the clone step above by a clone of your fork. In this case, please
48 see :ref:`contributing-guidelines` below for configuring your fork correctly.
48 see :ref:`contributing-guidelines` below for configuring your fork correctly.
49
49
50
50
51 Contribution flow
51 Contribution flow
52 -----------------
52 -----------------
53
53
54 Starting from an existing Kallithea clone, make sure it is up to date with the
54 Starting from an existing Kallithea clone, make sure it is up to date with the
55 latest upstream changes::
55 latest upstream changes::
56
56
57 hg pull
57 hg pull
58 hg update
58 hg update
59
59
60 Review the :ref:`contributing-guidelines` and :ref:`coding-guidelines`.
60 Review the :ref:`contributing-guidelines` and :ref:`coding-guidelines`.
61
61
62 If you are new to Mercurial, refer to Mercurial `Quick Start`_ and `Beginners
62 If you are new to Mercurial, refer to Mercurial `Quick Start`_ and `Beginners
63 Guide`_ on the Mercurial wiki.
63 Guide`_ on the Mercurial wiki.
64
64
65 Now, make some changes and test them (see :ref:`contributing-tests`). Don't
65 Now, make some changes and test them (see :ref:`contributing-tests`). Don't
66 forget to add new tests to cover new functionality or bug fixes.
66 forget to add new tests to cover new functionality or bug fixes.
67
67
68 For documentation changes, run ``make html`` from the ``docs`` directory to
68 For documentation changes, run ``make html`` from the ``docs`` directory to
69 generate the HTML result, then review them in your browser.
69 generate the HTML result, then review them in your browser.
70
70
71 Before submitting any changes, run the cleanup script::
71 Before submitting any changes, run the cleanup script::
72
72
73 ./scripts/run-all-cleanup
73 ./scripts/run-all-cleanup
74
74
75 When you are completely ready, you can send your changes to the community for
75 When you are completely ready, you can send your changes to the community for
76 review and inclusion. Most commonly used methods are sending patches to the
76 review and inclusion. Most commonly used methods are sending patches to the
77 mailing list (via ``hg email``) or by creating a pull request on Bitbucket_.
77 mailing list (via ``hg email``) or by creating a pull request on Bitbucket_.
78
78
79 .. _contributing-tests:
79 .. _contributing-tests:
80
80
81
81
82 Running tests
82 Running tests
83 -------------
83 -------------
84
84
85 After finishing your changes make sure all tests pass cleanly. Run the testsuite
85 After finishing your changes make sure all tests pass cleanly. Run the testsuite
86 by invoking ``py.test`` from the project root::
86 by invoking ``py.test`` from the project root::
87
87
88 py.test
88 py.test
89
89
90 Note that on unix systems, the temporary directory (``/tmp`` or where
90 Note that on unix systems, the temporary directory (``/tmp`` or where
91 ``$TMPDIR`` points) must allow executable files; Git hooks must be executable,
91 ``$TMPDIR`` points) must allow executable files; Git hooks must be executable,
92 and the test suite creates repositories in the temporary directory. Linux
92 and the test suite creates repositories in the temporary directory. Linux
93 systems with /tmp mounted noexec will thus fail.
93 systems with /tmp mounted noexec will thus fail.
94
94
95 You can also use ``tox`` to run the tests with all supported Python versions
95 You can also use ``tox`` to run the tests with all supported Python versions
96 (currently only Python 2.7).
96 (currently only Python 2.7).
97
97
98 When running tests, Kallithea generates a `test.ini` based on template values
98 When running tests, Kallithea generates a `test.ini` based on template values
99 in `kallithea/tests/conftest.py` and populates the SQLite database specified
99 in `kallithea/tests/conftest.py` and populates the SQLite database specified
100 there.
100 there.
101
101
102 It is possible to avoid recreating the full test database on each invocation of
102 It is possible to avoid recreating the full test database on each invocation of
103 the tests, thus eliminating the initial delay. To achieve this, run the tests as::
103 the tests, thus eliminating the initial delay. To achieve this, run the tests as::
104
104
105 gearbox serve -c /tmp/kallithea-test-XXX/test.ini --pid-file=test.pid --daemon
105 gearbox serve -c /tmp/kallithea-test-XXX/test.ini --pid-file=test.pid --daemon
106 KALLITHEA_WHOOSH_TEST_DISABLE=1 KALLITHEA_NO_TMP_PATH=1 py.test
106 KALLITHEA_WHOOSH_TEST_DISABLE=1 KALLITHEA_NO_TMP_PATH=1 py.test
107 kill -9 $(cat test.pid)
107 kill -9 $(cat test.pid)
108
108
109 In these commands, the following variables are used::
109 In these commands, the following variables are used::
110
110
111 KALLITHEA_WHOOSH_TEST_DISABLE=1 - skip whoosh index building and tests
111 KALLITHEA_WHOOSH_TEST_DISABLE=1 - skip whoosh index building and tests
112 KALLITHEA_NO_TMP_PATH=1 - disable new temp path for tests, used mostly for testing_vcs_operations
112 KALLITHEA_NO_TMP_PATH=1 - disable new temp path for tests, used mostly for testing_vcs_operations
113
113
114 You can run individual tests by specifying their path as argument to py.test.
114 You can run individual tests by specifying their path as argument to py.test.
115 py.test also has many more options, see `py.test -h`. Some useful options
115 py.test also has many more options, see `py.test -h`. Some useful options
116 are::
116 are::
117
117
118 -k EXPRESSION only run tests which match the given substring
118 -k EXPRESSION only run tests which match the given substring
119 expression. An expression is a python evaluable
119 expression. An expression is a python evaluable
120 expression where all names are substring-matched
120 expression where all names are substring-matched
121 against test names and their parent classes. Example:
121 against test names and their parent classes. Example:
122 -x, --exitfirst exit instantly on first error or failed test.
122 -x, --exitfirst exit instantly on first error or failed test.
123 --lf rerun only the tests that failed at the last run (or
123 --lf rerun only the tests that failed at the last run (or
124 all if none failed)
124 all if none failed)
125 --ff run all tests but run the last failures first. This
125 --ff run all tests but run the last failures first. This
126 may re-order tests and thus lead to repeated fixture
126 may re-order tests and thus lead to repeated fixture
127 setup/teardown
127 setup/teardown
128 --pdb start the interactive Python debugger on errors.
128 --pdb start the interactive Python debugger on errors.
129 -s, --capture=no don't capture stdout (any stdout output will be
129 -s, --capture=no don't capture stdout (any stdout output will be
130 printed immediately)
130 printed immediately)
131
131
132 Performance tests
132 Performance tests
133 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
133 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
134
134
135 A number of performance tests are present in the test suite, but they are
135 A number of performance tests are present in the test suite, but they are
136 not run in a standard test run. These tests are useful to
136 not run in a standard test run. These tests are useful to
137 evaluate the impact of certain code changes with respect to performance.
137 evaluate the impact of certain code changes with respect to performance.
138
138
139 To run these tests::
139 To run these tests::
140
140
141 env TEST_PERFORMANCE=1 py.test kallithea/tests/performance
141 env TEST_PERFORMANCE=1 py.test kallithea/tests/performance
142
142
143 To analyze performance, you could install pytest-profiling_, which enables the
143 To analyze performance, you could install pytest-profiling_, which enables the
144 --profile and --profile-svg options to py.test.
144 --profile and --profile-svg options to py.test.
145
145
146 .. _pytest-profiling: https://github.com/manahl/pytest-plugins/tree/master/pytest-profiling
146 .. _pytest-profiling: https://github.com/manahl/pytest-plugins/tree/master/pytest-profiling
147
147
148 .. _contributing-guidelines:
148 .. _contributing-guidelines:
149
149
150
150
151 Contribution guidelines
151 Contribution guidelines
152 -----------------------
152 -----------------------
153
153
154 Kallithea is GPLv3 and we assume all contributions are made by the
154 Kallithea is GPLv3 and we assume all contributions are made by the
155 committer/contributor and under GPLv3 unless explicitly stated. We do care a
155 committer/contributor and under GPLv3 unless explicitly stated. We do care a
156 lot about preservation of copyright and license information for existing code
156 lot about preservation of copyright and license information for existing code
157 that is brought into the project.
157 that is brought into the project.
158
158
159 Contributions will be accepted in most formats -- such as pull requests on
159 Contributions will be accepted in most formats -- such as pull requests on
160 Bitbucket, something hosted on your own Kallithea instance, or patches sent by
160 Bitbucket, something hosted on your own Kallithea instance, or patches sent by
161 email to the `kallithea-general`_ mailing list.
161 email to the `kallithea-general`_ mailing list.
162
162
163 When contributing via Bitbucket, please make your fork of
163 When contributing via Bitbucket, please make your fork of
164 https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea/ `non-publishing`_ -- it is one of
164 https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea/ `non-publishing`_ -- it is one of
165 the settings on "Repository details" page. This ensures your commits are in
165 the settings on "Repository details" page. This ensures your commits are in
166 "draft" phase and makes it easier for you to address feedback and for project
166 "draft" phase and makes it easier for you to address feedback and for project
167 maintainers to integrate your changes.
167 maintainers to integrate your changes.
168
168
169 .. _non-publishing: https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/Phases#Publishing_Repository
169 .. _non-publishing: https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/Phases#Publishing_Repository
170
170
171 Make sure to test your changes both manually and with the automatic tests
171 Make sure to test your changes both manually and with the automatic tests
172 before posting.
172 before posting.
173
173
174 We care about quality and review and keeping a clean repository history. We
174 We care about quality and review and keeping a clean repository history. We
175 might give feedback that requests polishing contributions until they are
175 might give feedback that requests polishing contributions until they are
176 "perfect". We might also rebase and collapse and make minor adjustments to your
176 "perfect". We might also rebase and collapse and make minor adjustments to your
177 changes when we apply them.
177 changes when we apply them.
178
178
179 We try to make sure we have consensus on the direction the project is taking.
179 We try to make sure we have consensus on the direction the project is taking.
180 Everything non-sensitive should be discussed in public -- preferably on the
180 Everything non-sensitive should be discussed in public -- preferably on the
181 mailing list. We aim at having all non-trivial changes reviewed by at least
181 mailing list. We aim at having all non-trivial changes reviewed by at least
182 one other core developer before pushing. Obvious non-controversial changes will
182 one other core developer before pushing. Obvious non-controversial changes will
183 be handled more casually.
183 be handled more casually.
184
184
185 There is a main development branch ("default") which is generally stable so that
185 There is a main development branch ("default") which is generally stable so that
186 it can be (and is) used in production. There is also a "stable" branch that is
186 it can be (and is) used in production. There is also a "stable" branch that is
187 almost exclusively reserved for bug fixes or trivial changes. Experimental
187 almost exclusively reserved for bug fixes or trivial changes. Experimental
188 changes should live elsewhere (for example in a pull request) until they are
188 changes should live elsewhere (for example in a pull request) until they are
189 ready.
189 ready.
190
190
191 .. _coding-guidelines:
191 .. _coding-guidelines:
192
192
193
193
194 Coding guidelines
194 Coding guidelines
195 -----------------
195 -----------------
196
196
197 We don't have a formal coding/formatting standard. We are currently using a mix
197 We don't have a formal coding/formatting standard. We are currently using a mix
198 of Mercurial's (https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/CodingStyle), pep8, and
198 of Mercurial's (https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/CodingStyle), pep8, and
199 consistency with existing code. Run ``scripts/run-all-cleanup`` before
199 consistency with existing code. Run ``scripts/run-all-cleanup`` before
200 committing to ensure some basic code formatting consistency.
200 committing to ensure some basic code formatting consistency.
201
201
202 We currently only support Python 2.7.x and nothing else. For now we don't care
202 We currently only support Python 2.7.x and nothing else. For now we don't care
203 about Python 3 compatibility.
203 about Python 3 compatibility.
204
204
205 We try to support the most common modern web browsers. IE9 is still supported
205 We try to support the most common modern web browsers. IE9 is still supported
206 to the extent it is feasible, IE8 is not.
206 to the extent it is feasible, IE8 is not.
207
207
208 We primarily support Linux and OS X on the server side but Windows should also work.
208 We primarily support Linux and OS X on the server side but Windows should also work.
209
209
210 HTML templates should use 2 spaces for indentation ... but be pragmatic. We
210 HTML templates should use 2 spaces for indentation ... but be pragmatic. We
211 should use templates cleverly and avoid duplication. We should use reasonable
211 should use templates cleverly and avoid duplication. We should use reasonable
212 semantic markup with element classes and IDs that can be used for styling and testing.
212 semantic markup with element classes and IDs that can be used for styling and testing.
213 We should only use inline styles in places where it really is semantic (such as
213 We should only use inline styles in places where it really is semantic (such as
214 ``display: none``).
214 ``display: none``).
215
215
216 JavaScript must use ``;`` between/after statements. Indentation 4 spaces. Inline
216 JavaScript must use ``;`` between/after statements. Indentation 4 spaces. Inline
217 multiline functions should be indented two levels -- one for the ``()`` and one for
217 multiline functions should be indented two levels -- one for the ``()`` and one for
218 ``{}``.
218 ``{}``.
219 Variables holding jQuery objects should be named with a leading ``$``.
219 Variables holding jQuery objects should be named with a leading ``$``.
220
220
221 Commit messages should have a leading short line summarizing the changes. For
221 Commit messages should have a leading short line summarizing the changes. For
222 bug fixes, put ``(Issue #123)`` at the end of this line.
222 bug fixes, put ``(Issue #123)`` at the end of this line.
223
223
224 Use American English grammar and spelling overall. Use `English title case`_ for
224 Use American English grammar and spelling overall. Use `English title case`_ for
225 page titles, button labels, headers, and 'labels' for fields in forms.
225 page titles, button labels, headers, and 'labels' for fields in forms.
226
226
227 .. _English title case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization#Title_case
227 .. _English title case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization#Title_case
228
228
229 Template helpers (that is, everything in ``kallithea.lib.helpers``)
229 Template helpers (that is, everything in ``kallithea.lib.helpers``)
230 should only be referenced from templates. If you need to call a
230 should only be referenced from templates. If you need to call a
231 helper from the Python code, consider moving the function somewhere
231 helper from the Python code, consider moving the function somewhere
232 else (e.g. to the model).
232 else (e.g. to the model).
233
233
234 Notes on the SQLAlchemy session
234 Notes on the SQLAlchemy session
235 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
235 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
236
236
237 Each HTTP request runs inside an independent SQLAlchemy session (as well
237 Each HTTP request runs inside an independent SQLAlchemy session (as well
238 as in an independent database transaction). ``Session`` is the session manager
238 as in an independent database transaction). ``Session`` is the session manager
239 and factory. ``Session()`` will create a new session on-demand or return the
239 and factory. ``Session()`` will create a new session on-demand or return the
240 current session for the active thread. Many database operations are methods on
240 current session for the active thread. Many database operations are methods on
241 such session instances - only ``Session.remove()`` should be called directly on
241 such session instances - only ``Session.remove()`` should be called directly on
242 the manager.
242 the manager.
243
243
244 Database model objects
244 Database model objects
245 (almost) always belong to a particular SQLAlchemy session, which means
245 (almost) always belong to a particular SQLAlchemy session, which means
246 that SQLAlchemy will ensure that they're kept in sync with the database
246 that SQLAlchemy will ensure that they're kept in sync with the database
247 (but also means that they cannot be shared across requests).
247 (but also means that they cannot be shared across requests).
248
248
249 Objects can be added to the session using ``Session().add``, but this is
249 Objects can be added to the session using ``Session().add``, but this is
250 rarely needed:
250 rarely needed:
251
251
252 * When creating a database object by calling the constructor directly,
252 * When creating a database object by calling the constructor directly,
253 it must explicitly be added to the session.
253 it must explicitly be added to the session.
254
254
255 * When creating an object using a factory function (like
255 * When creating an object using a factory function (like
256 ``create_repo``), the returned object has already (by convention)
256 ``create_repo``), the returned object has already (by convention)
257 been added to the session, and should not be added again.
257 been added to the session, and should not be added again.
258
258
259 * When getting an object from the session (via ``Session().query`` or
259 * When getting an object from the session (via ``Session().query`` or
260 any of the utility functions that look up objects in the database),
260 any of the utility functions that look up objects in the database),
261 it's already part of the session, and should not be added again.
261 it's already part of the session, and should not be added again.
262 SQLAlchemy monitors attribute modifications automatically for all
262 SQLAlchemy monitors attribute modifications automatically for all
263 objects it knows about and syncs them to the database.
263 objects it knows about and syncs them to the database.
264
264
265 SQLAlchemy also flushes changes to the database automatically; manually
265 SQLAlchemy also flushes changes to the database automatically; manually
266 calling ``Session().flush`` is usually only necessary when the Python
266 calling ``Session().flush`` is usually only necessary when the Python
267 code needs the database to assign an "auto-increment" primary key ID to
267 code needs the database to assign an "auto-increment" primary key ID to
268 a freshly created model object (before flushing, the ID attribute will
268 a freshly created model object (before flushing, the ID attribute will
269 be ``None``).
269 be ``None``).
270
270
271 TurboGears2 DebugBar
271 TurboGears2 DebugBar
272 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
272 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
273
273
274 It is possible to enable the TurboGears2-provided DebugBar_, a toolbar overlayed
274 It is possible to enable the TurboGears2-provided DebugBar_, a toolbar overlayed
275 over the Kallithea web interface, allowing you to see:
275 over the Kallithea web interface, allowing you to see:
276
276
277 * timing information of the current request, including profiling information
277 * timing information of the current request, including profiling information
278 * request data, including GET data, POST data, cookies, headers and environment
278 * request data, including GET data, POST data, cookies, headers and environment
279 variables
279 variables
280 * a list of executed database queries, including timing and result values
280 * a list of executed database queries, including timing and result values
281
281
282 DebugBar is only activated when ``debug = true`` is set in the configuration
282 DebugBar is only activated when ``debug = true`` is set in the configuration
283 file. This is important, because the DebugBar toolbar will be visible for all
283 file. This is important, because the DebugBar toolbar will be visible for all
284 users, and allow them to see information they should not be allowed to see. Like
284 users, and allow them to see information they should not be allowed to see. Like
285 is anyway the case for ``debug = true``, do not use this in production!
285 is anyway the case for ``debug = true``, do not use this in production!
286
286
287 To enable DebugBar, install ``tgext.debugbar`` and ``kajiki`` (typically via
287 To enable DebugBar, install ``tgext.debugbar`` and ``kajiki`` (typically via
288 ``pip``) and restart Kallithea (in debug mode).
288 ``pip``) and restart Kallithea (in debug mode).
289
289
290
290
291 "Roadmap"
291 "Roadmap"
292 ---------
292 ---------
293
293
294 We do not have a road map but are waiting for your contributions. Refer to the
294 We do not have a road map but are waiting for your contributions. Refer to the
295 wiki_ for some ideas of places we might want to go -- contributions in these
295 wiki_ for some ideas of places we might want to go -- contributions in these
296 areas are very welcome.
296 areas are very welcome.
297
297
298
298
299 Thank you for your contribution!
299 Thank you for your contribution!
300 --------------------------------
300 --------------------------------
301
301
302
302
303 .. _Weblate: http://weblate.org/
303 .. _Weblate: http://weblate.org/
304 .. _issue tracking: https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea/issues?status=new&status=open
304 .. _issue tracking: https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea/issues?status=new&status=open
305 .. _pull requests: https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea/pull-requests
305 .. _pull requests: https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea/pull-requests
306 .. _bitbucket: http://bitbucket.org/
306 .. _bitbucket: http://bitbucket.org/
307 .. _mailing list: http://lists.sfconservancy.org/mailman/listinfo/kallithea-general
307 .. _mailing list: http://lists.sfconservancy.org/mailman/listinfo/kallithea-general
308 .. _kallithea-general: http://lists.sfconservancy.org/mailman/listinfo/kallithea-general
308 .. _kallithea-general: http://lists.sfconservancy.org/mailman/listinfo/kallithea-general
309 .. _Hosted Weblate: https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/kallithea/kallithea/
309 .. _Hosted Weblate: https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/kallithea/kallithea/
310 .. _wiki: https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea/wiki/Home
310 .. _wiki: https://bitbucket.org/conservancy/kallithea/wiki/Home
311 .. _DebugBar: https://github.com/TurboGears/tgext.debugbar
311 .. _DebugBar: https://github.com/TurboGears/tgext.debugbar
312 .. _Quick Start: https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/QuickStart
312 .. _Quick Start: https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/QuickStart
313 .. _Beginners Guide: https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/BeginnersGuides
313 .. _Beginners Guide: https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/BeginnersGuides
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1 .. _installation:
1 .. _installation:
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2
3 ==========================
3 ==========================
4 Installation on Unix/Linux
4 Installation on Unix/Linux
5 ==========================
5 ==========================
6
6
7 The following describes three different ways of installing Kallithea:
7 The following describes three different ways of installing Kallithea:
8
8
9 - :ref:`installation-source`: The simplest way to keep the installation
9 - :ref:`installation-source`: The simplest way to keep the installation
10 up-to-date and track any local customizations is to run directly from
10 up-to-date and track any local customizations is to run directly from
11 source in a Kallithea repository clone, preferably inside a virtualenv
11 source in a Kallithea repository clone, preferably inside a virtualenv
12 virtual Python environment.
12 virtual Python environment.
13
13
14 - :ref:`installation-virtualenv`: If you prefer to only use released versions
14 - :ref:`installation-virtualenv`: If you prefer to only use released versions
15 of Kallithea, the recommended method is to install Kallithea in a virtual
15 of Kallithea, the recommended method is to install Kallithea in a virtual
16 Python environment using `virtualenv`. The advantages of this method over
16 Python environment using `virtualenv`. The advantages of this method over
17 direct installation is that Kallithea and its dependencies are completely
17 direct installation is that Kallithea and its dependencies are completely
18 contained inside the virtualenv (which also means you can have multiple
18 contained inside the virtualenv (which also means you can have multiple
19 installations side by side or remove it entirely by just removing the
19 installations side by side or remove it entirely by just removing the
20 virtualenv directory) and does not require root privileges.
20 virtualenv directory) and does not require root privileges.
21
21
22 - :ref:`installation-without-virtualenv`: The alternative method of installing
22 - :ref:`installation-without-virtualenv`: The alternative method of installing
23 a Kallithea release is using standard pip. The package will be installed in
23 a Kallithea release is using standard pip. The package will be installed in
24 the same location as all other Python packages you have ever installed. As a
24 the same location as all other Python packages you have ever installed. As a
25 result, removing it is not as straightforward as with a virtualenv, as you'd
25 result, removing it is not as straightforward as with a virtualenv, as you'd
26 have to remove its dependencies manually and make sure that they are not
26 have to remove its dependencies manually and make sure that they are not
27 needed by other packages.
27 needed by other packages.
28
28
29 Regardless of the installation method you may need to make sure you have
29 Regardless of the installation method you may need to make sure you have
30 appropriate development packages installed, as installation of some of the
30 appropriate development packages installed, as installation of some of the
31 Kallithea dependencies requires a working C compiler and libffi library
31 Kallithea dependencies requires a working C compiler and libffi library
32 headers. Depending on your configuration, you may also need to install
32 headers. Depending on your configuration, you may also need to install
33 Git and development packages for the database of your choice.
33 Git and development packages for the database of your choice.
34
34
35 For Debian and Ubuntu, the following command will ensure that a reasonable
35 For Debian and Ubuntu, the following command will ensure that a reasonable
36 set of dependencies is installed::
36 set of dependencies is installed::
37
37
38 sudo apt-get install build-essential git python-pip python-virtualenv libffi-dev python-dev
38 sudo apt-get install build-essential git python-pip python-virtualenv libffi-dev python-dev
39
39
40 For Fedora and RHEL-derivatives, the following command will ensure that a
40 For Fedora and RHEL-derivatives, the following command will ensure that a
41 reasonable set of dependencies is installed::
41 reasonable set of dependencies is installed::
42
42
43 sudo yum install gcc git python-pip python-virtualenv libffi-devel python-devel
43 sudo yum install gcc git python-pip python-virtualenv libffi-devel python-devel
44
44
45 .. _installation-source:
45 .. _installation-source:
46
46
47
47
48 Installation from repository source
48 Installation from repository source
49 -----------------------------------
49 -----------------------------------
50
50
51 To install Kallithea in a virtualenv_ using the stable branch of the development
51 To install Kallithea in a virtualenv_ using the stable branch of the development
52 repository, follow the instructions below::
52 repository, follow the instructions below::
53
53
54 hg clone https://kallithea-scm.org/repos/kallithea -u stable
54 hg clone https://kallithea-scm.org/repos/kallithea -u stable
55 cd kallithea
55 cd kallithea
56 virtualenv ../kallithea-venv
56 virtualenv ../kallithea-venv
57 . ../kallithea-venv/bin/activate
57 . ../kallithea-venv/bin/activate
58 pip install --upgrade pip setuptools
58 pip install --upgrade pip setuptools
59 pip install --upgrade -e .
59 pip install --upgrade -e .
60 python2 setup.py compile_catalog # for translation of the UI
60 python2 setup.py compile_catalog # for translation of the UI
61
61
62 You can now proceed to :ref:`setup`.
62 You can now proceed to :ref:`setup`.
63
63
64 .. _installation-virtualenv:
64 .. _installation-virtualenv:
65
65
66
66
67 Installing a released version in a virtualenv
67 Installing a released version in a virtualenv
68 ---------------------------------------------
68 ---------------------------------------------
69
69
70 It is highly recommended to use a separate virtualenv_ for installing Kallithea.
70 It is highly recommended to use a separate virtualenv_ for installing Kallithea.
71 This way, all libraries required by Kallithea will be installed separately from your
71 This way, all libraries required by Kallithea will be installed separately from your
72 main Python installation and other applications and things will be less
72 main Python installation and other applications and things will be less
73 problematic when upgrading the system or Kallithea.
73 problematic when upgrading the system or Kallithea.
74 An additional benefit of virtualenv_ is that it doesn't require root privileges.
74 An additional benefit of virtualenv_ is that it doesn't require root privileges.
75
75
76 - Assuming you have installed virtualenv_, create a new virtual environment
76 - Assuming you have installed virtualenv_, create a new virtual environment
77 for example, in `/srv/kallithea/venv`, using the virtualenv command::
77 for example, in `/srv/kallithea/venv`, using the virtualenv command::
78
78
79 virtualenv /srv/kallithea/venv
79 virtualenv /srv/kallithea/venv
80
80
81 - Activate the virtualenv_ in your current shell session and make sure the
81 - Activate the virtualenv_ in your current shell session and make sure the
82 basic requirements are up-to-date by running::
82 basic requirements are up-to-date by running::
83
83
84 . /srv/kallithea/venv/bin/activate
84 . /srv/kallithea/venv/bin/activate
85 pip install --upgrade pip setuptools
85 pip install --upgrade pip setuptools
86
86
87 .. note:: You can't use UNIX ``sudo`` to source the ``virtualenv`` script; it
87 .. note:: You can't use UNIX ``sudo`` to source the ``virtualenv`` script; it
88 will "activate" a shell that terminates immediately. It is also perfectly
88 will "activate" a shell that terminates immediately. It is also perfectly
89 acceptable (and desirable) to create a virtualenv as a normal user.
89 acceptable (and desirable) to create a virtualenv as a normal user.
90
90
91 .. note:: Some dependencies are optional. If you need them, install them in
92 the virtualenv too::
93
94 pip install --upgrade psycopg2
95 pip install --upgrade python-ldap
96
97 This might require installation of development packages using your
98 distribution's package manager.
99
100 - Make a folder for Kallithea data files, and configuration somewhere on the
91 - Make a folder for Kallithea data files, and configuration somewhere on the
101 filesystem. For example::
92 filesystem. For example::
102
93
103 mkdir /srv/kallithea
94 mkdir /srv/kallithea
104
95
105 - Go into the created directory and run this command to install Kallithea::
96 - Go into the created directory and run this command to install Kallithea::
106
97
107 pip install --upgrade kallithea
98 pip install --upgrade kallithea
108
99
100 .. note:: Some dependencies are optional. If you need them, install them in
101 the virtualenv too::
102
103 pip install --upgrade kallithea python-ldap python-pam psycopg2
104
105 This might require installation of development packages using your
106 distribution's package manager.
107
109 Alternatively, download a .tar.gz from http://pypi.python.org/pypi/Kallithea,
108 Alternatively, download a .tar.gz from http://pypi.python.org/pypi/Kallithea,
110 extract it and run::
109 extract it and install from source by running::
111
110
112 pip install --upgrade .
111 pip install --upgrade .
113
112
114 - This will install Kallithea together with all other required
113 - This will install Kallithea together with all other required
115 Python libraries into the activated virtualenv.
114 Python libraries into the activated virtualenv.
116
115
117 You can now proceed to :ref:`setup`.
116 You can now proceed to :ref:`setup`.
118
117
119 .. _installation-without-virtualenv:
118 .. _installation-without-virtualenv:
120
119
121
120
122 Installing a released version without virtualenv
121 Installing a released version without virtualenv
123 ------------------------------------------------
122 ------------------------------------------------
124
123
125 For installation without virtualenv, 'just' use::
124 For installation without virtualenv, 'just' use::
126
125
127 pip install kallithea
126 pip install kallithea
128
127
129 Note that this method requires root privileges and will install packages
128 Note that this method requires root privileges and will install packages
130 globally without using the system's package manager.
129 globally without using the system's package manager.
131
130
132 To install as a regular user in ``~/.local``, you can use::
131 To install as a regular user in ``~/.local``, you can use::
133
132
134 pip install --user kallithea
133 pip install --user kallithea
135
134
136 You can now proceed to :ref:`setup`.
135 You can now proceed to :ref:`setup`.
137
136
138
137
139 .. _virtualenv: http://pypi.python.org/pypi/virtualenv
138 .. _virtualenv: http://pypi.python.org/pypi/virtualenv
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